Medical gases. Gas cylinder cleanliness standards. Revision 3: 2024 Details the requirement to keep medical gas cylinders clean and covers the methods used to either clean the external surface or to return a cylinder in protective packaging. It does not address the internal condition of a gas container or the quality of the gas within. […]
Acetylene or propane (for welding, cutting and allied processes). Revision 3: 2024 This document provides technical information on the different properties of acetylene and propane to help the user make an informed choice when choosing a fuel gas for welding, cutting and allied processes. BCGA TIS32 – Acetylene or propane (for welding, cutting and allied […]
Medical gases. Quality management systems. Corrective and preventative actions. Revision 1: 2024 Any company manufacturing or distributing medical gases has to operate a quality management system. This document provides information on possible corrective and preventative actions. BCGA GN40 – Medical gases. Quality management systems. Corrective and preventative actions. Revision 1: 2024 can be downloaded free […]
The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has appointed a new Chair of its Transport committee. Darren Weston, from Air Liquide UK, takes on the leadership role of TSC4, which is responsible for all matters relating to the carriage of compressed gases by road, rail, sea, air and vehicles, as well as their construction and use. […]
The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) have advised that these amendment Regulations have been through the Parliamentary process (before prorogation) and will come into force on 1 October 2024. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/696/contents/made. This amendment allows for the placing of CE marked equipment on the GB market ‘indefinitely’. 28 May 2024
An industry stalwart has been appointed President of The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA). Chris Street takes up the leadership role of the multi-billion compressed gases sector for a two-year term of office. The BCGA is the UK membership body for the industrial and medical gases industry. With a commitment to stringent quality, safety and […]
The Government is consulting on changes to reducing costs to businesses moving from EU REACH regime to UK REACH, whilst upholding existing human health and environmental protections. Opened 16 May 2024 Closes 11 July 2024 Full details available at: https://consult.defra.gov.uk/reach-policy/atrm-consultation/ 20 May 2024
Hydrogen commercialisation, Nitrous Oxide and sustainability are among the major subjects that will be covered at this year’s British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) Conference. The event in May brings professionals from the compressed gases industry together for a day of presentations, panel discussions and industry insights. A full agenda covering key topics will be followed […]
